More than 320 people register for the eighth annual Askin & Hooker Labor Day run/walk Monday, Sept. 1 in Sparta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Labor Day 5K in Sparta Local News 02 Sep 2025 | 07:24
A participant tosses a bag in the fifth annual Cornhole Tournament, benefiting the Sparta Education Foundation, on Sunday, Aug. 24. (Photosby Maria Kovic) Photos: Cornhole Tournament Local News 26 Aug 2025 | 02:23
Pass it Along’s 14th annual Triathlon begins with the swim course Saturday, July 26 in Lake Mohawk in Sparta. More than 200 people of all ages and experience levels participated. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Pass it Along’s 14th annual Triathlon Local News 30 Jul 2025 | 12:55
SB1 Team Falk's Ivan Hicks (43) and Team Smalley's Almin Hodzic reach for the ball during a tip-off to start the game. Team Smalley won the championship for the second year in a row, defeating Team Falk, 75-61. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Team Smalley claims 2nd title in a row Team Smalley defeated Team Falk, 75-61, on Aug. 1 to claim its second straight Sparta Summer Basketball League championship.... Sports 12 Aug 2025 | 09:53
Layla Murphy of Sparta checks out the animals in the petting zoo during the Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest on Saturday, July 19. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest Local News 22 Jul 2025 | 04:13
Sparta firefighters march in the Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4 in Sparta. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Sparta. Fourth of July events Local News 08 Jul 2025 | 03:12
One among many fire pits that Athenia Mason Supply offers. From flames to flavor: Athenia’s outdoor living experts share their favorite fire pit recipes As the sun sets and the evening breeze rolls in, nothing captures the magic of summer like gathering around a crackling fire.... Sponsored Content 30 Jun 2025 | 04:14
The Sparta High School Class of 2025 watches the graduation ceremony Friday, June 20. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Photos: Sparta High School graduation Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 10:44
Sussex County Technical School graduates toss their caps at the end of graduation Wednesday, June 18. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Sussex County Technical School graduation Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 10:46
The Sparta High School marching band and color guard perform in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Memorial Day Parade Local News 27 May 2025 | 04:44
Nelly Maccaro of the Sparta Community Food Pantry with a load of reusable bags on the way to the recycler, Goatote in Hackettstown. ( Photo provided) When in doubt, give a shout: Reusable shopping bags? Valerie Macchio, executive director of the Sparta Community Food Pantry, wanted to know whether the thousands of reusable... Evergreen 09 Jan 2025 | 04:58
Tylik Hill is lifted up after he makes a touchdown against DePaul in the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group B championship game Nov. 29. (Photos by Glenn Clark) Football superstar honors late uncle 27 touchdowns. 2,336 rushing yards. One state sectional championship. Many numbers can be used to illustrate how special... Sports 08 Jan 2025 | 09:20
A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
Sparta Independent wrapping paper contest is back Sparta Independent’s annual wrapping paper contest is underway. Kids of all ages are invited to draw their own wrapping paper... Local News 25 Nov 2024 | 07:16
